Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2016-05-19T16:37:17-04:00
Woo! See, the opportunities are everywhere, it's just hard to get it all kickstarted right off the bat. You know we'll always be here to pump money into your empire in exchange for more delicious sauces!
Though in my opinion, we're coming out ahead in this deal.
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2016-05-19T17:03:40-04:00
That is wonderful news LZ! I'm be sure to back your come back campaign when you get it up and running.
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2016-05-19T19:28:24-04:00
Well, at least I got to see you all again today! Seemed like you were all avoiding me for a week or so.
Powers of Tesla 2016-05-20T08:44:14-04:00
Good mornin' everyone.
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2016-05-20T08:52:12-04:00
Morning PoT
Powers of Tesla 2016-05-20T09:04:47-04:00
How are you Geist?
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2016-05-20T09:24:09-04:00
I will feel better when this day is over. How is the house coming along? Have you been getting some of this crazy rain that us east coasters have been getting?
Powers of Tesla 2016-05-20T09:33:45-04:00
The house is for all intents and purposes complete. A few interior details need attention but we have begun the moving process. We do not yet have our occupancy permit because the driveway has not been asphalted and the grading is not finished (because we're waiting on the village to take care of some drainage issues),
As to weather, it's been cooler than normal but only slightly wetter than usual for us. I know the east coast has been getting hammered, I hope you're keeping dry.
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2016-05-20T10:04:00-04:00
It's a little depressing. I was hoping to lower my electric bill once the weather gets warmer but it's been cold at nights so I run the heater since I can't sleep when my feet are cold.
Still gonna have that cook out when the house is done?
Powers of Tesla 2016-05-20T10:21:35-04:00
Oh yeah. With luck we'll be in and living there by early June. I'm guessing some time in July there is gonna be a blow out weekend party catered by Beer and Smoking in Las Vegas (my barbeque team). Once we get a date you will all be invited.
Nothing like being off sick for a few days, coming back to updates being done to my work computer...and having to track down IT to be able to use the second monitor, which I was able to before they went and messed around with things. Need them to fix resolution too...stupid needing admin privileges to do any changes.
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2016-05-20T11:39:14-04:00
How come they don't give you a company laptop to use at home?
@Geist: My manager is working on getting me one. For now, I still have a foot rest under my desk(big tower).
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2016-05-20T12:00:14-04:00
I have a foot rest as well. The company is too cheap to give each of us a laptop. Would have made working from home during the past snow storm a breeze and I wouldn't have had to use my vacation time.
I am SO EXHAUSTED. But stopping in to say hi before I go back to self-torture because I took on too much work.
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2016-05-20T14:16:55-04:00
*waves at Creeper* I keep missing you. How is Leo doing?
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2016-05-20T15:06:11-04:00
Hi Creeper! Hi everyone! Happy Friday!
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2016-05-20T22:06:11-04:00
Why is nobody on in the afternoons and evenings anymore? Kinda annoying since that's the only time I'm on during summer. Where does everyone go for the rest of the day?
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2016-05-21T04:25:33-04:00
Seriously, I kinda miss talking with you guys. Oh wait, weekend. Right. See you all back monday then.
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2016-05-21T15:13:16-04:00
Happy weekend, everyone who doesn't check in.
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2016-05-22T14:40:38-04:00
Which would appear to be everyone.
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2016-05-22T22:29:25-04:00
Mmmmm... just went to the graduation of the daughter of the guy who makes those perfect wings you remember me talking about. Of course he had some there... so good!
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2016-05-23T02:03:23-04:00
Morning kittens. I just got off the phone with the person I am going to Florida with. Discussed what we will be doing each day that we are there. This is going to be so much fun. I cannot wait!
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2016-05-23T14:30:11-04:00
That's going to be so much fun! Though Florida in summer... almost as hot and even more humid than here!
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2016-05-24T03:02:58-04:00
Wow, one comment other than me all monday. You guys aren't even putting up a competition in the slightest against my soon-to-reign-supreme top commenter-y-ness!
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2016-05-24T08:34:08-04:00
Morning kittens.
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2016-05-24T08:58:18-04:00
Morning BaKhan!
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2016-05-24T09:29:23-04:00
@Geist, hows it going today? Hearing about your Florida trip is making me so jealous! I wish I could go too! One of my favorite places to go for sure, theres just so much to do there!
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2016-05-24T09:50:21-04:00
It's check run day so I'm probably going to have a nervous breakdown before 3 pm. The things one does to pay the rent.
Why can't people get me the paperwork to get people input into the system? I can't give you an employee number without putting them in the system first!
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2016-05-24T10:56:57-04:00
@Geist, hopefully you can avoid the nervous part, just go for the breakdown!
Sadly, the pup has been having issues as of late. He had a very upset stomach for the last few weeks, I'm sure a side effect of the chemo. So we gave him a one week break from it, and they gave him some meds to help with the stomach/bum issues. Yesterday, he was supposed to go back on the chemo, but he wouldn't eat anything at all. Not even treats. Also he was drinking a ton of water, so I think that the cancer has grown back in this week off of chemo. Depending what the vet has to say (I'm trying to make an appointment for tomorrow), this is the worst case scenario. We've had almost an extra year with him, that we otherwise wouldn't have, and I suppose I should be thankful for that, to many degrees I am very thankful, but its still sad to have to let him go. I'll be sure to let you know more as I find out.
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2016-05-24T10:58:33-04:00
So I made so bacon to go with breakfast yesterday, and just to be cheeky, I candied it with some maple sugar. My wife, lost her mind! Best. Bacon. Ever! ;)
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2016-05-24T11:13:11-04:00
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Aaw... that's really sad to hear about your puppy, BaKhan. We all know what it's like to have to watch a pet suffer. It's just too heart-breaking.
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As for maple bacon, hahaha! Stop teasing us with it!
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2016-05-24T12:06:32-04:00
@Zem, thanks for the good thoughts. As far as maple bacon, I've only just begun to maple!
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2016-05-24T13:12:08-04:00
I'm so sorry BaKhan. I will pray that your puppy pulls through. I was looking forward to meeting him.
Well...as unexpected and shocking as it was at first, I finally resolved an issue I had with Office 365(renewed my subscription, but Chrome froze on me when I clicked submit, so I redid it...ended up double paying...just found out I now have a 2 year sub, that will only renew for 1 year after going forward).
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2016-05-24T13:31:26-04:00
My last few days have mostly had to do with the weirdest computer problem I've ever encountered. When I try to play Fallout 4, I'm limited to a small rectangular-ish region. If I cross the boundaries, the game shuts down automatically and with no warning or error message. It's not with the save file, not with the game files, happens on other files in that game but not on other games... we've been trying to figure it out for days and have tried every reset I know and more and it still doesn't work at all.
@Geist: It was my decision to keep the two years worth. They would have refunded me it, but it works out to be the same. Since I use the Office suite quite a bit at home, it just makes sense for me to keep it. Just means I moved one item from next years budget, to this years.
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2016-05-24T15:31:45-04:00
Oh good, the lawn is actually dry enough to mow! It's supposed to rain at least twice a day every day until sunday, so we need to do it now. Otherwise the grass'll be half a foot high by then. Whenever someone asks me what I want to do with all this time off, I don't even have to think, just mow! One of the fun parts about having a large lawn...
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2016-05-25T04:35:41-04:00
Finally got Fallout working today and now I spent all day playing. Oh hey, today's my birthday! Yay, my birthday is another day of nothing to do but sit and watch youtube and play videogames! Best way to open up a new decade!
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2016-05-25T08:57:02-04:00
Morning kittens. Happy Hump Day and we are finally getting summer like weather. It will be a steamy 85 degrees which means my electric bill will finally go down to a decent rate.
So...I just came across this incredibly stupid reason to call the cops....because kids are playing soccer. It was one of the items on the MSN news page, and it made me wonder how stupid some people are. Call the cops to breakup a soccer game...really? Thankfully, the cops did the right thing, and joined the game.
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2016-05-25T10:46:55-04:00
Some people are so stupid. Unless the kids were also doing something illegal, they should be been allowed to play their game in peace.
These are the same people who complain when kids stay indoors and play video games for hours on end.
That's actually one of the comments in the video. xD
One of the cops posted a video saying that the same result will happen every time someone calls them to stop kids from being kids.
Mike Kabala 2016-05-25T11:17:52-04:00
Hidey-ho, Kittens. So many interesting Kickstarters right now, I sometimes forget to check in here. Pebble is at it again.
Mike Kabala 2016-05-25T11:23:37-04:00
@BaKhan, sorry to hear about the chemo results. I don't envy the decision you may have to make. It wasn't easy last year when I had to make a similar decision about my dog.
Mike Kabala 2016-05-25T11:29:57-04:00
I may have a new puppy sooner than I expected. As I was packing the car for a week in Erie, PA to visit a friend, my neighbor came by to let me know that their Chihuahua is pregnant. It was sad to have to tell him about Diane, but I told him I'm still interested in getting one of the puppies. Something to look forward to when I get back to Charlotte.
Anyone know how long it takes to properly wean a puppy from mother's milk? I don't want to separate them too soon.
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2016-05-25T11:49:49-04:00
@CB: Congrats on getting a new puppy friend. My answer to your question is to ask a local vet. They will be able to tell you what you need to know.
Are you still coming to KC this October? I understand if you don't feel up to it.
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2016-05-25T11:49:53-04:00
Morning kittens. So I dropped the pup off at the vets. They are going to fit him in between sometime today so I won't hear anything till I do. He was down weight again today he's die to 77lbs now. Last year at this same time he was about 100lbs. I'm hopeful that they can bring his calcium levels down, which would help his strength in his hind end and his appetite. I'll let you guys know what I find out.
@CB, thanks for the kind words. I'm excited for you to get your puppy!
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2016-05-25T11:51:17-04:00
@CB, normally pups wean at 6 - 8 weeks.
Mike Kabala 2016-05-25T12:02:41-04:00
Thanks, @BaKhan. I was thinking I would have about two months after they're born to get ready.
Rod "BaKhan" Mitchell 2016-05-25T12:44:19-04:00
So I just heard back from the vets. They are going to do the best they can to get his calcium levels down so we can have one more night with him. Thank you all for all your kind words and positive thoughts. It's meant a lot to me. I'll probably be away for a few days. Look after each other.
Sorry CB, I`m trying to update one of our employee databases that is missing about 15 people in it(takes anywhere from 10-15 minutes to input each person).
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2016-05-25T16:22:08-04:00
Yay! My parents are out of town, but I have a card to their account just in case, and they let me get Village Inn for my birthday "lunch" (late breakfast to me) and get a whole pie!
The best part of turning 20? Realizing decades act as centuries; I'm actually starting my third decade, not my second! Now I already feel 30. I better remedy that with an entire day of just video games!
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2016-05-25T16:24:43-04:00
Though honestly being in New Orleans with them and a former swiss exchange student we're still close friends with and his fiance would be an even better birthday. Oh well, free food and no responsibilities as far as the eye can see will do just fine!
Just one more year till I can drink... legally... Yet another reason to go to Canada this year!
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2016-05-26T05:48:49-04:00
Something like 16 hours straight of Falloiut 4? Best birthday I've had in almost a year!
Mike Kabala 2016-05-26T08:46:52-04:00
Morning Kittens
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2016-05-26T08:52:59-04:00
The worst part about it being Thursday...there isn't much for me to do today.
Mike Kabala 2016-05-26T11:30:59-04:00
Looks like Pebble Time 2 is getting ready to put us a notch further down on the "Most Popular" list. They're already over $7 Million.
Sorry everyone. I had to pledge because I like my Pebble Time so much.
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2016-05-26T11:33:28-04:00
The worst part about it being Thursday...there isn't much for me to do today
Lucky you. Would you like to trade? I wanna take it easy before I go on vacation.
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2016-05-26T11:35:40-04:00
Why does Pebble Time keep coming back to raise money on KS? They are popular enough that they should be able to sell new watches on their own?
Mike Kabala 2016-05-26T11:38:40-04:00
@Geist, FWIW, here's Pebble's explanation on their FAQ:
As a platform for creative projects, Kickstarter is a natural home for Pebble, a small company that put wearable technology on the map with our original project in 2012. Crowdfunding a Pebble project on Kickstarter lets us publicly share our product ideas with the world much earlier than a traditional launch; gives fans an opportunity to have our latest and greatest stuff first; lets us bring ideas to life together with our growing, devoted community; and helps new people who have never heard of Kickstarter discover the potential of other creative projects on the platform.
Mike Kabala 2016-05-26T11:39:52-04:00
Personally, I just think they like it because they get their money faster. I don't mind it because I'm always on Kickstarter any way.
@CB: They're the same a CMON(Cool Mini Or Not), which uses KS as a pre-order platform for their games.
@Geist: I'll keep my day, especially since it will let me at least organize my desk some so that it isn't a disaster zone.
Lord Zombitten 2016-05-26T12:05:01-04:00
Hi, all!
I learned yesterday that one of the new phlebotomists was going to be a professional book editor, but decided on a different direction. She wants to help me edit my book!
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2016-05-26T13:48:25-04:00
Howdy LZ! That is so great. I'll be your first customer to buy the book.
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2016-05-26T14:57:39-04:00
LZ, that's awesome! Phlebotomy is one of the funniest words!
Oh, and the editing. That's cool as well. ;)
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I know Kickstarter must love Pebble since it gets a portion of the humongous hauls they reap just with their name, but they're a brand now. Pebble is a fully established company. They really shouldn't be using Kickstarter for everything; it's an abuse of what KS was made for. I don't think you should be able to just keep taking the most funded spots. Are they really just going to use KS for every new major product now?
Lord Zombitten 2016-05-26T15:01:09-04:00
Yes, Zem. That's exactly what they'll do. Them and CMON.
There is one company I support on KS with every new project they do, mostly because they are trying to do two main things.
1. Get a sense for the demand for the knew idea
2. Raise funds to buy the equipment needed to produce said product
One of their campaigns recently finished actually, and I'm just waiting on the Pledge Manager to be sent out so I can respond, and get my items sooner.
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2016-05-26T16:02:07-04:00
Well I'm proud of my summer. The only thing I've actually accomplished so far is I poured milk into coffee one time late at night and saw that it was good. Then I realized I had just re-discovered the latte and proceeded to not care and have addicted myself to home-made lattes.
Unless it's the weekend, then I usually don't have a coffee at all.
Mike Kabala 2016-05-26T16:45:08-04:00
While we're on the subject of coffee, I've been visiting a friend in Erie, PA all week and while I was shopping for groceries for the week I decided to check out the Starbucks section of the local Wal-Mart ahd they actually had Doubleshot Light! I can't find that within 200 miles of Charlotte, NC where I live. I usually have to order it from Amazon.com and have it shipped to me. While I'm here in PA, I'm definitely stocking up.
:-)
Mike Kabala 2016-05-26T16:51:09-04:00
@GM, I also like dark roast. I like Starbucks Sumatra and Green Mountain's Dark Magic.
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2016-05-26T19:04:08-04:00
GM, maybe this is for you: https://www.youtube.com/watch… That's one of my favorite songs, one of my favorite Julian Smith things, too! And trust me, that's saying alot.
Also, I kind of switch between them. I definitely drink WAY more black coffee, but sometimes something else is nice. As of now, over the last couple months, I wore myself out of black coffee, so I'm into simple white varieties for awhile. Plus, I can mix it up easily with our coffee maker.
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2016-05-26T19:05:48-04:00
CB, right now, we're actually using Starbucks' Sumatran blend. Though usually I'm using some really cool foreign kind my spanish teacher from high school gives me to try. We just finished 2 kg of 2 really good Portuguese ones from last year.
Geist de la Muerte Gatito 2016-05-27T08:31:24-04:00
Morning kittens. By this time tomorrow, I will be in the hot Florida sun, getting my wizarding wand. I'll try to check in and post some pictures in the litter box.
After this trip, I get ready for Kitten Con 2016!
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2016-05-27T08:48:31-04:00
As will we all, of course! Also, can't wait to see the pictures, it's such a fun place!
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A few hours ago, I realized that I'd been awake so long that I may as well not go to sleep at all. It would have actually messed up my body schedule more if I slept then than if I wait until noon, nap, and then wait until like 3 am tomorrow! So anyways, yeah, I stayed up so long I had an accidental all-nighter.
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2016-05-27T10:42:38-04:00
Good morning. I suppose I'll be in and out of here once every while from whenever I remember while playing games. So this is what it's like being on here in the morning!
Micah "Zem the Mattress" Philson 2016-05-27T12:15:52-04:00
And about time for a nap. Not really that tired, but who can pass up a nap? When you guys get really bored at work and wish you could just go home and sleep, know that I'm doing that very thing right now. Or at least for a short while now.
Woo! See, the opportunities are everywhere, it's just hard to get it all kickstarted right off the bat. You know we'll always be here to pump money into your empire in exchange for more delicious sauces!
Though in my opinion, we're coming out ahead in this deal.
That is wonderful news LZ! I'm be sure to back your come back campaign when you get it up and running.
Well, at least I got to see you all again today! Seemed like you were all avoiding me for a week or so.
Good mornin' everyone.
Morning PoT
How are you Geist?
I will feel better when this day is over. How is the house coming along? Have you been getting some of this crazy rain that us east coasters have been getting?
The house is for all intents and purposes complete. A few interior details need attention but we have begun the moving process. We do not yet have our occupancy permit because the driveway has not been asphalted and the grading is not finished (because we're waiting on the village to take care of some drainage issues),
As to weather, it's been cooler than normal but only slightly wetter than usual for us. I know the east coast has been getting hammered, I hope you're keeping dry.
It's a little depressing. I was hoping to lower my electric bill once the weather gets warmer but it's been cold at nights so I run the heater since I can't sleep when my feet are cold.
Still gonna have that cook out when the house is done?
Oh yeah. With luck we'll be in and living there by early June. I'm guessing some time in July there is gonna be a blow out weekend party catered by Beer and Smoking in Las Vegas (my barbeque team). Once we get a date you will all be invited.
Morning kittens.
Nothing like being off sick for a few days, coming back to updates being done to my work computer...and having to track down IT to be able to use the second monitor, which I was able to before they went and messed around with things. Need them to fix resolution too...stupid needing admin privileges to do any changes.
How come they don't give you a company laptop to use at home?
@Geist: My manager is working on getting me one. For now, I still have a foot rest under my desk(big tower).
I have a foot rest as well. The company is too cheap to give each of us a laptop. Would have made working from home during the past snow storm a breeze and I wouldn't have had to use my vacation time.
Due to all the layoffs recently, there is an abundance of company laptops and cellphones(no, I do NOT want one of these).
I am SO EXHAUSTED. But stopping in to say hi before I go back to self-torture because I took on too much work.
*waves at Creeper* I keep missing you. How is Leo doing?
Hi Creeper! Hi everyone! Happy Friday!
Why is nobody on in the afternoons and evenings anymore? Kinda annoying since that's the only time I'm on during summer. Where does everyone go for the rest of the day?
Seriously, I kinda miss talking with you guys. Oh wait, weekend. Right. See you all back monday then.
Happy weekend, everyone who doesn't check in.
Which would appear to be everyone.
Mmmmm... just went to the graduation of the daughter of the guy who makes those perfect wings you remember me talking about. Of course he had some there... so good!
Morning kittens. I just got off the phone with the person I am going to Florida with. Discussed what we will be doing each day that we are there. This is going to be so much fun. I cannot wait!
That's going to be so much fun! Though Florida in summer... almost as hot and even more humid than here!
Wow, one comment other than me all monday. You guys aren't even putting up a competition in the slightest against my soon-to-reign-supreme top commenter-y-ness!
Morning kittens.
Morning BaKhan!
@Geist, hows it going today? Hearing about your Florida trip is making me so jealous! I wish I could go too! One of my favorite places to go for sure, theres just so much to do there!
It's check run day so I'm probably going to have a nervous breakdown before 3 pm. The things one does to pay the rent.
How is puppy doing? He still hanging in there?
Morning kittens.
Another day, another dollar. Hopefully it goes as smoothly as I'm hoping.
@GM: Hopefully I'll be eating my weight in Maple Bacon Brittle come October.
You could potentially go into a Maple Coma from it all....but it could be fun. xD
I knew having yesterday off was a bad idea. -.-
Why can't people get me the paperwork to get people input into the system? I can't give you an employee number without putting them in the system first!
@Geist, hopefully you can avoid the nervous part, just go for the breakdown!
Sadly, the pup has been having issues as of late. He had a very upset stomach for the last few weeks, I'm sure a side effect of the chemo. So we gave him a one week break from it, and they gave him some meds to help with the stomach/bum issues. Yesterday, he was supposed to go back on the chemo, but he wouldn't eat anything at all. Not even treats. Also he was drinking a ton of water, so I think that the cancer has grown back in this week off of chemo. Depending what the vet has to say (I'm trying to make an appointment for tomorrow), this is the worst case scenario. We've had almost an extra year with him, that we otherwise wouldn't have, and I suppose I should be thankful for that, to many degrees I am very thankful, but its still sad to have to let him go. I'll be sure to let you know more as I find out.
So I made so bacon to go with breakfast yesterday, and just to be cheeky, I candied it with some maple sugar. My wife, lost her mind! Best. Bacon. Ever! ;)
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Aaw... that's really sad to hear about your puppy, BaKhan. We all know what it's like to have to watch a pet suffer. It's just too heart-breaking.
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As for maple bacon, hahaha! Stop teasing us with it!
@Zem, thanks for the good thoughts. As far as maple bacon, I've only just begun to maple!
I'm so sorry BaKhan. I will pray that your puppy pulls through. I was looking forward to meeting him.
Well...as unexpected and shocking as it was at first, I finally resolved an issue I had with Office 365(renewed my subscription, but Chrome froze on me when I clicked submit, so I redid it...ended up double paying...just found out I now have a 2 year sub, that will only renew for 1 year after going forward).
My last few days have mostly had to do with the weirdest computer problem I've ever encountered. When I try to play Fallout 4, I'm limited to a small rectangular-ish region. If I cross the boundaries, the game shuts down automatically and with no warning or error message. It's not with the save file, not with the game files, happens on other files in that game but not on other games... we've been trying to figure it out for days and have tried every reset I know and more and it still doesn't work at all.
@Zem: I can't help you there. I don't game on PC...and I don't play Fallout, never could get into those.
@GM: That isn't fair. They should have refunded you the over payment. What if you don't want Office 365 after a year?
@Geist: It was my decision to keep the two years worth. They would have refunded me it, but it works out to be the same. Since I use the Office suite quite a bit at home, it just makes sense for me to keep it. Just means I moved one item from next years budget, to this years.
Oh good, the lawn is actually dry enough to mow! It's supposed to rain at least twice a day every day until sunday, so we need to do it now. Otherwise the grass'll be half a foot high by then. Whenever someone asks me what I want to do with all this time off, I don't even have to think, just mow! One of the fun parts about having a large lawn...
Finally got Fallout working today and now I spent all day playing. Oh hey, today's my birthday! Yay, my birthday is another day of nothing to do but sit and watch youtube and play videogames! Best way to open up a new decade!
Morning kittens. Happy Hump Day and we are finally getting summer like weather. It will be a steamy 85 degrees which means my electric bill will finally go down to a decent rate.
Morning kittens.
So...I just came across this incredibly stupid reason to call the cops....because kids are playing soccer. It was one of the items on the MSN news page, and it made me wonder how stupid some people are. Call the cops to breakup a soccer game...really? Thankfully, the cops did the right thing, and joined the game.
Some people are so stupid. Unless the kids were also doing something illegal, they should be been allowed to play their game in peace.
These are the same people who complain when kids stay indoors and play video games for hours on end.
That's actually one of the comments in the video. xD
One of the cops posted a video saying that the same result will happen every time someone calls them to stop kids from being kids.
Hidey-ho, Kittens. So many interesting Kickstarters right now, I sometimes forget to check in here. Pebble is at it again.
@BaKhan, sorry to hear about the chemo results. I don't envy the decision you may have to make. It wasn't easy last year when I had to make a similar decision about my dog.
I may have a new puppy sooner than I expected. As I was packing the car for a week in Erie, PA to visit a friend, my neighbor came by to let me know that their Chihuahua is pregnant. It was sad to have to tell him about Diane, but I told him I'm still interested in getting one of the puppies. Something to look forward to when I get back to Charlotte.
Anyone know how long it takes to properly wean a puppy from mother's milk? I don't want to separate them too soon.
@CB: Congrats on getting a new puppy friend. My answer to your question is to ask a local vet. They will be able to tell you what you need to know.
Are you still coming to KC this October? I understand if you don't feel up to it.
Morning kittens. So I dropped the pup off at the vets. They are going to fit him in between sometime today so I won't hear anything till I do. He was down weight again today he's die to 77lbs now. Last year at this same time he was about 100lbs. I'm hopeful that they can bring his calcium levels down, which would help his strength in his hind end and his appetite. I'll let you guys know what I find out.
@CB, thanks for the kind words. I'm excited for you to get your puppy!
@CB, normally pups wean at 6 - 8 weeks.
Thanks, @BaKhan. I was thinking I would have about two months after they're born to get ready.
So I just heard back from the vets. They are going to do the best they can to get his calcium levels down so we can have one more night with him. Thank you all for all your kind words and positive thoughts. It's meant a lot to me. I'll probably be away for a few days. Look after each other.
@BaKhan: Spend all the time you can with the pup. Sorry to hear that this may end up being his last night.
@CB: Yay puppy! Hopefully he/she is a good companion, and not entirely rambunctious.
@GM, Maybe rambunctious as a puppy, bit I intend to establish myself as the "Alpha Dog" very early in our relationship. :-)
@BaKhan, take a few pictures of you and your pup while you still can. They will be priceless later on. I hope everything goes peacefully.
Nuts. Nobody's on this afternoon.
Sorry CB, I`m trying to update one of our employee databases that is missing about 15 people in it(takes anywhere from 10-15 minutes to input each person).
Yay! My parents are out of town, but I have a card to their account just in case, and they let me get Village Inn for my birthday "lunch" (late breakfast to me) and get a whole pie!
The best part of turning 20? Realizing decades act as centuries; I'm actually starting my third decade, not my second! Now I already feel 30. I better remedy that with an entire day of just video games!
Though honestly being in New Orleans with them and a former swiss exchange student we're still close friends with and his fiance would be an even better birthday. Oh well, free food and no responsibilities as far as the eye can see will do just fine!
Just one more year till I can drink... legally... Yet another reason to go to Canada this year!
Something like 16 hours straight of Falloiut 4? Best birthday I've had in almost a year!
Morning Kittens
Morning CB!
Morning kittens.
The worst part about it being Thursday...there isn't much for me to do today.
Looks like Pebble Time 2 is getting ready to put us a notch further down on the "Most Popular" list. They're already over $7 Million.
Sorry everyone. I had to pledge because I like my Pebble Time so much.
The worst part about it being Thursday...there isn't much for me to do today
Lucky you. Would you like to trade? I wanna take it easy before I go on vacation.
Why does Pebble Time keep coming back to raise money on KS? They are popular enough that they should be able to sell new watches on their own?
@Geist, FWIW, here's Pebble's explanation on their FAQ:
As a platform for creative projects, Kickstarter is a natural home for Pebble, a small company that put wearable technology on the map with our original project in 2012. Crowdfunding a Pebble project on Kickstarter lets us publicly share our product ideas with the world much earlier than a traditional launch; gives fans an opportunity to have our latest and greatest stuff first; lets us bring ideas to life together with our growing, devoted community; and helps new people who have never heard of Kickstarter discover the potential of other creative projects on the platform.
Personally, I just think they like it because they get their money faster. I don't mind it because I'm always on Kickstarter any way.
@CB: They're the same a CMON(Cool Mini Or Not), which uses KS as a pre-order platform for their games.
@Geist: I'll keep my day, especially since it will let me at least organize my desk some so that it isn't a disaster zone.
Hi, all!
I learned yesterday that one of the new phlebotomists was going to be a professional book editor, but decided on a different direction. She wants to help me edit my book!
Howdy LZ! That is so great. I'll be your first customer to buy the book.
LZ, that's awesome! Phlebotomy is one of the funniest words!
Oh, and the editing. That's cool as well. ;)
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I know Kickstarter must love Pebble since it gets a portion of the humongous hauls they reap just with their name, but they're a brand now. Pebble is a fully established company. They really shouldn't be using Kickstarter for everything; it's an abuse of what KS was made for. I don't think you should be able to just keep taking the most funded spots. Are they really just going to use KS for every new major product now?
Yes, Zem. That's exactly what they'll do. Them and CMON.
There is one company I support on KS with every new project they do, mostly because they are trying to do two main things.
1. Get a sense for the demand for the knew idea
2. Raise funds to buy the equipment needed to produce said product
One of their campaigns recently finished actually, and I'm just waiting on the Pledge Manager to be sent out so I can respond, and get my items sooner.
Well I'm proud of my summer. The only thing I've actually accomplished so far is I poured milk into coffee one time late at night and saw that it was good. Then I realized I had just re-discovered the latte and proceeded to not care and have addicted myself to home-made lattes.
Coffee is meant to be drank black. No other way.
I can't even drink Crio Brü black, let alone coffee! I's gotsta at least haz zum sugar!
...I'm not drunk...
Uh huh, that's what they all say as they hide the almost empty bottle.
Coffee is meant to be drunk however the hell I WANT to drink it!
... (sorry) Guess I don't need any MORE coffee right now, do I?
@CB: I only drink one coffee a day, and that's a large dark roast from Tim Hortons in the morning.
Unless it's the weekend, then I usually don't have a coffee at all.
While we're on the subject of coffee, I've been visiting a friend in Erie, PA all week and while I was shopping for groceries for the week I decided to check out the Starbucks section of the local Wal-Mart ahd they actually had Doubleshot Light! I can't find that within 200 miles of Charlotte, NC where I live. I usually have to order it from Amazon.com and have it shipped to me. While I'm here in PA, I'm definitely stocking up.
:-)
@GM, I also like dark roast. I like Starbucks Sumatra and Green Mountain's Dark Magic.
GM, maybe this is for you: https://www.youtube.com/watch…
That's one of my favorite songs, one of my favorite Julian Smith things, too! And trust me, that's saying alot.
Also, I kind of switch between them. I definitely drink WAY more black coffee, but sometimes something else is nice. As of now, over the last couple months, I wore myself out of black coffee, so I'm into simple white varieties for awhile. Plus, I can mix it up easily with our coffee maker.
CB, right now, we're actually using Starbucks' Sumatran blend. Though usually I'm using some really cool foreign kind my spanish teacher from high school gives me to try. We just finished 2 kg of 2 really good Portuguese ones from last year.
Morning kittens. By this time tomorrow, I will be in the hot Florida sun, getting my wizarding wand. I'll try to check in and post some pictures in the litter box.
After this trip, I get ready for Kitten Con 2016!
As will we all, of course! Also, can't wait to see the pictures, it's such a fun place!
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A few hours ago, I realized that I'd been awake so long that I may as well not go to sleep at all. It would have actually messed up my body schedule more if I slept then than if I wait until noon, nap, and then wait until like 3 am tomorrow! So anyways, yeah, I stayed up so long I had an accidental all-nighter.
Morning kittens!
Good morning. I suppose I'll be in and out of here once every while from whenever I remember while playing games. So this is what it's like being on here in the morning!
And about time for a nap. Not really that tired, but who can pass up a nap? When you guys get really bored at work and wish you could just go home and sleep, know that I'm doing that very thing right now. Or at least for a short while now.
Knew I should have brought a hat today...stupid rain.
...Nevermind, rain is gone now and the sun is coming out.
Not a busy day today, I gather? Why has it been so slow on here the past month or so? It seems like a regular or two dropped out or something.